Minutes of the Regular Meeting

East Sac County Community School District

Board of Education
July 28, 2014


The regular meeting was called to order by Rodman at 5:00 p.m. at the East Sac County High
School Lake View. Present were Rodman, Wilhelm, Drost, and Stoltenberg. Lynch was
absent. Also in attendance were Supt. Kruthoff, Principal Litterer, 7 visitors, and 3 media
representatives.

The ESC Mission Statement was discussed to start the meeting.

There were no proposed changes to the published agenda. Stoltenberg moved to approve the
agenda as presented, Drost seconded; motion carried 4-0.

Lynch joined the meeting at this time.

The consent items were reviewed and discussed. Wilhelm moved to approve the bill to Albrecht
Oil for $1,033.60, Lynch seconded; motion carried 4-0, Drost abstained. Drost moved to
approve the remaining consent items including Minutes of the June 30 Regular Meeting,
financial statements, and bills on account of $316,788.84, Wilhelm seconded; motion carried
5-0.


Supt. Kruthoff reported on professional development, teacher leadership and compensation
grant, and our upcoming accreditation visit.

Members of the FFA and FFA Alumni were present to request the Board consider leasing farm
land owned by the District to the FFA. The land is currently leased by Brian Pickhinke. The
proposal from the FFA Alumni outlines the educational benefits for students if the land is leased
to the FFA. Stoltenberg moved to direct the administration to cancel the current lease and to
draw up a new lease with the FFA, Wilhelm seconded; motion carried 5-0. The Board thanked
Mr. Pickhinke for his stewardship of the land.

Supt. Kruthoff reviewed with the Board our Program Evaluation Plan/Process and accompanying
review schedule.

An addendum to the Student Handbook was presented for approval. The addendum is regarding
computer use as a result of the 1:1 computer initiative. Drost moved to approve the addendum as
presented, Lynch seconded; motion carried 5-0.

Board Policies 502.10 Use of Motor Vehicles, 601.1 School Calendar, and 601.2 School
Day were presented for approval. After discussion, Stoltenberg moved to approve the updated
policies as discussed, Drost seconded; motion carried 5-0.

The following resignations were presented for approval: Rosey Bruns as Associate and Kim
Drost as Asst. Drill Team Coach. Wilhelm moved to accept the resignations as presented, Lynch
seconded; motion carried 5-0.

Stoltenberg moved to approve the contract for Amanda Loucks as HS English Instructor
($35,961), Wilhelm seconded; motion carried 5-0.

The next regular meeting has been scheduled for 8/18/14 at 6:00 p.m. in the East Sac County
Elementary School Sac City.

Wilhelm moved to adjourn, Stoltenberg seconded; motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at
5:40.




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